KLGates: Cybersecurity in Europe: New Obligations for “Essential” and “Digital” Services

KLGates - July 14, 2016: On July 7 the Plenary of the European Parliament (EP) gave its final approval to the Network and Information Security Directive (“NIS Directive” or “Directive”) after three years of discussions. The Strategy articulated a priority focus on cyber resilience, reducing cybercrime, a cyber defense policy, development of resources for cybersecurity, and establishing a coherent international policy to that effect.